TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Softball has announced the Big 12 conference schedule for the 2026 season. The Wildcats will host four home conference series and travel for four Big 12 series.
 
Game times along with the full 2026 schedule will be announced at a later date.
 
Arizona will begin Big 12 play against BYU at Hillenbrand Stadium (March 5-7) before hitting the road to take on 2025 WCWS runner-up Texas Tech in Lubbock (March 13-15). The Cats will then return home for two weeks to take on Arizona State (March 20-22) and Baylor (March 27-29).
 
The Wildcats will begin the second half of Big 12 play on the road at Iowa State (April 2-4) and at Oklahoma State (April 17-19). Arizona will close out the home slate of Big 12 play against Houston (April 24-26) before heading to Salt Lake City to wrap up the conference schedule at Utah (May 1-3).
 
The Big 12 Softball Tournament Presented by Allstate will be held from May 7-9 at OGE Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.
 
Arizona returns nine letterwinners from last season's team, highlighted by All-American Sydney Stewart and All-Big 12 players Regan Shockey and Jenna Sniffen. The Cats welcome four freshmen and six transfers to the 2026 roster.
 
Fans interested in supporting the Wildcats with a season ticket purchase can secure their spot online by clicking HERE or by calling 520-621-CATS. The renewal deadline for prior season ticket holders wishing to continue their commitment is Friday, Nov. 21.